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  • 13-Year-Old Swimmer Details Championship Gold Journey | CBS LA

    Apr 21, 2026

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    in Ice Swimming

    A member of the Bruin Swim Club at UCLA, 13-year-old Atticus Rice Feldman also competes in ice swimming, winning 6 gold medals at the world championship in Finland.

  • Swimmer Gabrielzinho Wins Laureus Award, Considered the Oscar of Sports | SBT News

    Apr 21, 2026

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    in Para Swimming

    Swimmer Gabriel Araújo, “Gabrielzinho,” won the Laureus Award for best athlete with a disability. Brazil stands out after a season with gold medals and a world record. Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Lando Norris were also honored at the awards ceremony.

  • 12 Weeks to Crush Your Half Ironman 1.9km Swim | Ocean Swim

    Apr 21, 2026

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    in Training, Triathlon

    This 12-week swimming training plan is designed to improve your performance. We start with shorter, repeated intervals and progressively move to longer distances, emphasizing consistent technique and controlled breathing. You’ll see significant improvements in your swimming workout and overall swimming by following these swimming tips.

  • South Lake Tahoe Held a Grand Opening for Their New Recreation and Aquatics Center Saturday | KTVN 2 News Nevada

    Apr 20, 2026

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    in Swimming Pools

    Alin Beane spoke to locals to get their reactions.

  • ‘It Was Therapeutic’ Michael Phelps Reflects on His Olympic Career | NBC News

    Apr 20, 2026

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    in Competition

    NBC News’ Tom Llamas sat down with Olympian Micheal Phelps to reflect on his swimming career, his struggles, and his life post Olympic Games.

  • What We’re Learning About the Ironman Texas Athlete Who Died in the Woodlands Saturday | KHOU 11

    Apr 20, 2026

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    in Open Water, Safety, Triathlon

    The partner of Mara Araujo told KHOU 11 that the 38-year-old was from Brazil and called her the most beautiful person he ever met.

    See KHOU 11

  • Chuck Butler Memorial Aquatics Endowment Grows Local Aquatic Sports | NewsWatch 12

    Apr 20, 2026

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    in Organization

    Nearly 15 thousand dollars in grants from the Chuck Butler Memorial Aquatics Endowment will help grow local aquatic sports.

  • Athlete Dies During Swim Portion of Ironman Texas as Crews Battle Murky Lake Conditions | CBS Texas

    Apr 20, 2026

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    in Open Water, Safety, Triathlon

    An athlete competing in Ironman Texas outside Houston died Saturday during the swimming portion of the race at Lake Woodlands. Dive teams responded within minutes after a swimmer was reported missing, but officials said it took several hours for sonar boats to locate and recover the body due to extremely murky water conditions. Authorities noted that Lake Woodlands typically does not allow swimming because of visibility issues, and events like Ironman require special permission to use it.

  • Have You Ever Wondered How Swimmers Warm Up: Nicolo Martinenghi Is Here to You Show You | World Aquatics

    Apr 19, 2026

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    in Dryland

    Have you ever wondered how swimmers get ready before jumping into the pool?

    We found something in the archives, that might interest you: Nicolo Martinenghi getting ready ahead of the 2023 Swimming World Cup in Athens.

    Stretches, rolls and yoga poses are all included, maybe you can add some as well in your warm up routine!

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